Mary Jane Desmond
Challenger Mary Jane Desmond is running for Mayor in Bayonne, New Jersey. The election was held on May 12, 2026.
Ms. Desmond has long been a community activist. She served on the board of the Bayonne Community Mental Health Center, the Bayonne Housing Authority, the Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority and the Bayonne Board of School Estimate. She has recently returned to the Board of Education as its President. Mary Jane
a[so served as the former Deputy Clerk for the County of Hudson and Bayonne Council Member At Large. In 2025 she was appointed as the City’s Business Administrator. This position coupled with her prior work experiences has been a great training arena to hone her leadership and critical thinking skills. She has a proven track record of getting the job done. She is a pragmatic problem solver and excels at building consensus resolutions. Her team slogan conveys her deepest beliefs that this city has great potential to take care of its vulnerable, to make community living more affordable and to harness sustainable practical new growth. Under her leadership BAYONNE will be Stronger Together.
a[so served as the former Deputy Clerk for the County of Hudson and Bayonne Council Member At Large. In 2025 she was appointed as the City’s Business Administrator. This position coupled with her prior work experiences has been a great training arena to hone her leadership and critical thinking skills. She has a proven track record of getting the job done. She is a pragmatic problem solver and excels at building consensus resolutions. Her team slogan conveys her deepest beliefs that this city has great potential to take care of its vulnerable, to make community living more affordable and to harness sustainable practical new growth. Under her leadership BAYONNE will be Stronger Together.
